In the first hour of Game Play, Owen Hall talks to The Athletic NHL writer Julian McKenzie about Daniel Alfredsson joining the Maple Leafs' coaching staff. Then Owen is tasked with making some tough decisions from around the sports world in "This or That".

Airing daily from 2-4pm and hosted by Matthew Cauz, Game Play is Canada’s first daily sports talk show focused on sports betting and fantasy that provides listeners with the inside edge on every sport's latest lines, greatest prop bets and up-to-date information.

<p dir="ltr" data-test-bidi="">Airing daily from 2-4pm and hosted by Matthew Cauz, Game Play is Canada’s first daily sports talk show focused on sports betting and fantasy that provides listeners with the inside edge on every sport's latest lines, greatest prop bets and up-to-date information.</p>

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Game Play: July 8, 2026 - Hour 1

Live Staff Writer for The Athletic Lukas Weese joins the show to discuss the most impressive aspects of Lionel Messi at age 39, how intense of a competitor Kylian Mbappe is, if Canada exceeded expectations, or underwhelmed at this year’s World Cup, and if Jesse Marsch is the right coach for this team over the next several years. 

Weese on the most impressive aspects of Lionel Messi, the intensity of Kylian Mbappe, and grades for Canada’s performance at this year’s World Cup. 

Just Baseball Co-Found Peter Appel joins the program to break down why Vladimir Guerrero Jr. may be struggling at the plate, how the Blue Jays might want to approach the trade deadline, if Shohei Ohtani has any competition in the NL MVP race, and the development of Jacob Misiorowski and how incredible his performances on the mound have been. 

Appel on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s offensive struggles, how the Jays approach the trade deadline, and Jacob Misiorowski’s brilliance on the mound

NHL Writer for The Athletic Julian McKenzie joins the show to discuss Daniel Alfredsson’s introduction as associate coach with the Toronto Maple Leafs, the sentiment of Senators fans at this news, what led to Claude Giroux returning to Ottawa, why the Anaheim Ducks are in a difficult spot with Leo Carlsson’s offer sheet, and if offer sheets in general are going to be more prominent in the NHL. 

Game Play: July 8, 2026 - Hour 1

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